Like New York, the New Jersey colony
A. banned slavery during its early existence.
B. had great ethnic and religious diversity.
C. quickly developed a strong local government.
D. developed an important class of large landowners.
E. was characterized by a unified and generally peaceful society.
Answer: B
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